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Market Shop, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint George Gingerland · Saint Kitts and Nevis
Market Shop is a small town in Saint George Gingerland, Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 2,568. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Market Shop
Market Shop is a village on the island of Nevis in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the capital of the Saint George Gingerland Parish.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,568 |
| Population Density | 1,027 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.1322°, -62.5727° |
| Timezone | America/St_Kitts |
| Country | 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| State / Province | Saint George Gingerland |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.5 inches (1,360 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Market Shop
Market Shop is a small town in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint George Gingerland) with a population of 2,568. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is America/St_Kitts.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Saint Kitts and Nevis avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1322°N, 62.5727°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Kitts |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 81 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 19 km |
| 1690 | ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nevis Peak (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 2 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 36 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 56 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 62 km |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 89 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
Market Shop has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Market Shop
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joycelyn Liburd Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gingerland Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Market Shop
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Vision Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Praise 96.5 (US) | gospel | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Freedom 93.7 (US) | news, talk | AAC | |
| Praise 93.3 (US) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Market Shop
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Nevis History | ||||
| Museum of Nevis History | ||||
| Museum of Nevis History | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| Nevis Sports Museum |
Libraries in Market Shop
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Market Shop
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory's Mall | |||||
| Gingerland Public Market | |||||
| Grace Green Produce | |||||
| Old Fish Market | |||||
| Public Market |
Hotels in Market Shop
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Market Shop
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Market Shop
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Market Shop
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Market Shop
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Market Shop
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Market Shop
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Osborne Airport | MNI | Large Airport |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | Large Airport |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport | EUX | Medium Airport |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport | SAB | Medium Airport |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport | NEV | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Market Shop
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Church of God Cox & Beaumont | |
| Church of God of Prophecy | |
| Ebenezer United Church of Jesus Christ | |
| Freedom Believers Ministry | |
| Full Gospel Fellowship Church | |
| Gingerland Methodist Church | |
| Gingerland Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Henry's Memorial Wesleyan Holiness Church | |
| RC Church of St. John de la Salle | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church Mannings | |
| St Georges Anglican Church | |
| The Methodist Church | |
| Zion Chapel |
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What is the population of Market Shop?
Market Shop has a population of 2,568 residents and is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The population density is 1,027 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Market Shop?
Market Shop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.